The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers Program 2027 for early-stage…

Application Deadline: January 31, 2027.

Applications are now open for the 2027 World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers Program. Each year the World Economic Forum awards 100 leading early stage start-ups from around the globe for their cutting edge technologies with the potential to improve the world. The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers community is composed of early-stage start-ups from around the world who are developing and deploying new technologies and innovations.

Each year the Forum selects 100 companies to work with society’s foremost political, business and cultural leaders over the course of 2 years to address issues facing people and planet.

Selection criteria

• Innovation: Start-up is bringing a truly innovative technology or business model to market with the potential to make substantial long-term positive impact on society or the planet
• Funding: Received Series A funding (minimum 10 million USD)
• Age: Company is less than 10 years old
• Status: Independent and privately held

Program Details

• Technology Pioneers will be invited to attend global meetings, workshops and events hosted by the Forum as well as tailored gatherings for the Innovator Community members. CEO’s should expect to devote a minimum of 5 hours per quarter to engagement with the Forum, and attend at least one global event per year during their tenure.